Ascension Healthcare is seeking a National Oncology Director for their Cancer Care Center, St. Louis, Missouri. Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. The national health system operates more than 2,600 sites of care, including 151 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities in 21 states and the District of Columbia.

The National Oncology Director will play a crucial physician leadership role in the development of a national oncology service line across Ascension Health System. The position offers a unique opportunity to create and execute a vision for the delivery of cancer services rooted in quality, growth and stewardship across the many communities served.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced physician executive, M.D. or M.D./Ph.D., Board certified in oncology, medical, surgical or radiation therapies. Minimum of 10 years in a health care environment, to include experience as a member of a senior leadership team, preferably in a multi-site delivery system which crosses multiple markets. The ideal candidate will also have experience with regulatory compliance and risk management. The National Oncology Director will report to the Chief Clinical Officer, but also accountable to the EVP, Clinical and Network Services. The successful candidate will work alongside the Associate Vice President, Clinical Services Lines and the Chief Strategy Officer for Clinical and Network Services.

Ascension Health (Ascension Health) will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veterans’ status. Ascension Health will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and the employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veterans’ status.

Internal Number: 25413

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